Virginia Department Of Health Agency Information

VIRGINIA VITAL RECORDS
The Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (Virginia Vital Records) issues certified copies of Virginia birth certificates, Virginia death certificates, Virginia marriage records and Virginia divorce records, for events which occurred within the State of Virginia. You may order copies of Virginia vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis .

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

Who Can Order?Virginia divorce records are only issued to the parties of the divorce, or their parents, adult children or adult siblings. If you are not one of the persons listed, you must fax proof of entitlement, along with a government issued photo ID, to 800.244.2515. Note: Virginia divorce certificates are public record 25 years after the date of event.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Virginia Vital Records will only ship copies of Virginia divorce records to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address. Please note that express couriers will not ship to a P.O. Box.

Available Virginia (VA) Divorce Record Types

Divorce Certificate
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of Virginia from 1918 to present.

First Copy:
$20.80
Additional Copies:
$20.80

Divorce Authentication
A certified divorce certificate that has been authenticated by the Secretary of State. This document can typically be used for legal and international purposes and is not needed for travel or to obtain a passport.

First Copy:
$30.80
Additional Copies:
$25.80

Divorce Record Order Methods

Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877-572-6333. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Virginia Department Of Health, to securely order certified Virginia (VA) vital records, like divorce records. Other online services may not be authorized by Virginia Department Of Health, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified divorce records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Virginia divorce records, simple, fast and secure:

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